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Monday, September 20, 2004

September 20th, 2004: Allan Sugarbaker says...
Warpstone #22: Chris Pramas on WFRP2

Ever since Green Ronin’s original announcement that it would develop Warhammer Fantasy Role-Play: Second Edition for Games Workshop, gamers have been itching to get more details. In issue 22 of Warpstone Magazine (shipping now), more details will be revealed in an interview with Green Ronin founder Chris Pramas. When asked what needs to be fixed in the WFRP rules, Pramas, personally revising the new edition, had the following answer:

The core of the system is a good one but it has been a long time since the first edition. A lot of my work is simplifying, clarifying, and streamlining. The three “big issues” were long-term character advancement, the magic system, and the old chestnut of “naked dwarf syndrome.” I’ve addressed the first and third of those already and I’ll be sorting the magic system next. There were also some things in the old rules that seemed to be there because they were in AD&D, like alignment and class. Those we just tossed.

Chris’ words should reassure longtime fans of the game. Combined with popular WFRP authors and an ambitious release schedule (which you’ll have to read the review to learn about), the new version should turnout to be exactly the improved version WFRP fans have been hoping for.

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Saturday, September 18, 2004

September 18th, 2004: Allan Sugarbaker says...
Deep7 takes to the skies

Having just come back from seeing Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow at my local megamovieplex, I find Deep7’s latest release, The Aviator’s Handbook, quite timely. A supplement for the pulp 1PG RPG Dime Heroes, this new 15-page PDF supplement includes new character options, rules for aerial combat, sample planes, and more. The Aviator’s Handbook also includes a five-part adventure serial, Menace from the Stratosphere, and manages all of this without menacing your wallet at a mere $2.50 (or just $1.00 if you buy another 1PG title).

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Thursday, September 16, 2004

September 16th, 2004: Allan Sugarbaker says...
More ways to help former TSR artist

We’ve received word from Paul J. Stormberg, the fellow who is helping to run the Ebay auctions for ailing former TSR artist David Sutherland. In addition to the auctions, a PayPal account has been established to allow Sutherland’s family to receive donations from his many fans (click “Read more” for the details). If even one RPG cover or module map by Sutherland has inspired your game sessions, consider offering your thanks for all the great adventure by bidding or donating.
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September 16th, 2004: Allan Sugarbaker says...
OgreCave review: Omlevex

Sounds like a futuristic shopping complex, doesn’t it? But no, Omlevex by Z-Man Games is a multi-system superhero RPG supplement, and the latest addition to our reviews. Have a look at what Matthew had to say, and get into the proper mindset for some Silver Age comic book heroism. But put that cape away, it’s not flattering on you at all.

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September 16th, 2004: Mike Sugarbaker says...
Ex-40k guy does Starship Troopers; Mobile Infantry goes “waaaugh!”

Well, now we know what former Warhammer 40,000 lead designer Andy “Return to the 36″ Chambers will do next. He’s co-designing the Starship Troopers minis game for Mongoose. It’s still slated to hit early next year. Bugs vs. fascists, yummy.

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September 16th, 2004: Mike Sugarbaker says...
Sid Sackson’s legacy

I was just playing a little online Acquire (a friend of mine hacked it up, and it’s still aggressively beta so be gentle) and did a quick search to see if I remembered, back at Origins, to post about the Face 2 Face Games folks and their line of reprints of the work of Acquire designer Sid Sackson. It turns out I didn’t. At the time they were already having great success with their version of Kohle, Kies & Knete, retitled I’m the Boss, and were previewing the card game Sleuth; their third “Sackson Signature” game BuyWord was previewed at Gen Con and will be hitting the channel soon.

At Origins I spoke to Face2Face’s Lawrence Whalen about the Sackson line - he told me they were working closely with Sackson’s family (and that the I’m the Boss character portraits were in fact of extended Sackson family members). Sackson’s immense collection of games, split up and sold at auction after Sackson’s death in 2002, apparently contained a number of prototypes of Sackson originals - many of them unpublished. When I talked to them, Face2Face was starting to work with the family to track these prototypes down, possibly develop them, and bring them to market. Naturally, we wish them all the best with that project. Their next planned Sackson reprint is Metropolis, due sometime next year.

As one of our commenters pointed out previously, it’s sad when a collection goes to the four winds at the end of someone’s life, but at least it’s good for the collector to know that things are going to people who know and love them. Here’s hoping that Sid Sackson’s legacy gets a better end than it’s gotten so far - better for the family as well as for gamers everywhere.

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Wednesday, September 15, 2004

September 15th, 2004: Allan Sugarbaker says...
Early TSR artist ill, auctioning game collection

Many in the industry have been saddened to learn that David C. Sutherland III, one of the first well-known TSR artists, has a terminal illness. An auction of Sutherland’s gaming collection is currently being held on Ebay to help pay for his medical bills and supplement his estate for his remaining family. From the original Monster Manual and Dungeon Master’s Guide to the incredible castle map in the original Ravenloft module, and a fair amount of game development besides, many gamers are sure to be familiar and fond of Sutherland’s works. Have a look at the auction and see some of the gaming treasures you have a chance to bid on, and help the Sutherland family out at the same time.

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September 15th, 2004: Allan Sugarbaker says...
Stealing an expansion

The new expansion for MLB SportsClix hits the streets today, according to the Wiz Kids press release below. Extra Bases brings another 104 figures to the popular miniatures game, including “hot rookies,” which sounds a bit pornographic. What’ll be the next set’s title? Extra Innings?
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Tuesday, September 14, 2004

September 14th, 2004: Mike Sugarbaker says...
Saint Petersburg wins Deutscher Spiele Preis

The comparatively open-ballot, gamer-ish answer to the juried Spiel des Jahres award has announced Michael Tummelhofer’s card-ish market board game Saint Petersburg as its top vote-getter for the year. Here’s the whole list of honorees.

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September 14th, 2004: Allan Sugarbaker says...
OgreCave reviews: Hero Force, Disaster, & Snipe Hunt

We’re going back to our Tuesday-Thursday pattern of review updates, starting with a batch of three fun little games. First, Demian gives us his take on two 1PG titles from Deep7, namely Hero Force: Super Adventure and Disaster! Survival Adventure: Third Edition. Then Merwin points out a lesser-known company, Pegamoose Games, and its new game, Snipe Hunt.

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